Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Processed Tobacco

Bright variety Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed and similarly processed for uniformity in leaf size and moisture, destined for export blending markets. It matches HTS 2401.20.87.50 as 'other' threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, unmanufactured and not retail-ready.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If stemmed but not threshed

Lacks 'threshed or similarly processed' requirement for 2401.20, goes to 2401.30.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 385%

If considered leaf tobacco for cigarettes

Cigarette-specific leaf tobacco has dedicated provisions in heading 2402.

2401.20.85Lower: 35% vs 385%

If from quota-eligible countries exceeding limits

Post-quota imports from listed countries like Brazil use higher-rate 2401.20.85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S

Note

Avoid bulk retail packaging; U.S

Note defines 'prepared for consumer' strictly

Obtain phytosanitary certificates to clear FDA/USDA tobacco import requirements